“I want a kitchen that looks great and is affordable”

When you start thinking about remodeling, you have a lot of decisions to make. Perhaps one of your biggest fears is making expensive mistakes, or not knowing where to start.

That's why it's really important to work with a contractor who can help you with everything: Kitchen and Bath Design, the remodeling process itself, floor coverings and Hunter Douglas blinds, shades and shutters.

Kitchen design and remodeling would not be complete without functional and aesthetically appealing cabinets. Custom made cabinets not only hold important things you'll use but also contribute to the overall appearance of the area.

With the services offered by Aegean Designing Whims, you can be certain that your kitchen will be a fun place to be in and that food preparation will be more exciting.

Bath remodeling is also an important aspect of home renovation. The bathroom could serve as a venue for retreat for a homeowner stressed from the day-to-day work or for it could be a powder room dressed up for company. Moreover, an improved bathroom could perk up a home’s general appearance.

Ask about Refacing...

If your cabinets are in good shape and you're happy with the configuration, maybe Refacing could be an alternate solution to complete replacement.

We'll be happy to help you figure out if this is an option. You can select from many cabinet door styles, and use any color or stain you like.

You can keep your existing counter top, or we can replace that for you also. And if you're doing all that, then you should replace your sink and faucet to give you a complete update.

California State Contractor’s License #265975

Vendor List

KraftMaid Cabinetry www.kraftmaidcabinetry.com Fieldstone Cabinetry www.fieldstonecabinetry.com Pacific Crest Cabinetry www.pacificcrestcabinetry.com WoodPro Cabinets www.woodpro.com Silestone www.silestoneusa.com Cambria www.cambriausa.com Caesarstone www.caesarsoneusa.com Dal Tile www.daltileproducts.com Mohawk Tile www.mohawkindustries.com Crossville Tile www.crossvilleinc.com SenSa Granite www.sensagranite.com Corian www.corian.com Moen Faucets www.moen.com

Choosing the right design professional is an important decision for your project’s success.

• Your designer should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in kitchen and bath design as well as mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• They should adhere to a strict code of conduct.
• They should be a member of a leading kitchen and bath industry professional organization, like NKBA, National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Your design process starts with your wants and needs. For a kitchen, among the first steps is to determine your appliances. There are many models to choose from and these models come in many sizes and functions. There is no standard size. Your cabinetry has to conform to the appliance space requirements.

Most appliances would be designed with cabinetry or surfaces on either side of and above them. Your appliance choices greatly affect your design.

You will also need to select your materials, colors and textures. Your design style will help to determine some of this. The amount of your investment will also affect your design as even a small kitchen can be designed at least a hundred different ways; from basic to elaborate, using many detailed moldings and plant-ons.

Glass or metal back splashes can also add interest to an otherwise basic design.

For bathrooms, you’ll need to decide on plumbing fixtures, hardware and showers versus tubs.

All of this will affect price, so it’s best to determine this before we start your design. We can help you with all of your decisions through the design process, following guidelines with design style and flair, all the while remaining within your individual budget constraints.

The Design Process

• Meeting first in our showroom really helps us get an idea of the materials you’re interested in using.
  • If you can, start looking through magazines for pictures of kitchens you like, as this helps us a lot when coming up with ideas for you
• Then we can give you some idea of what kitchens (or bathrooms) are costing today
• Then we visit your home to give you a ballpark figure of what your kitchen will most likely cost
• Once you decide to have us do your remodeling,
  • We charge $450 for our design which includes elevation plans, full color renderings, and construction details
  • When you decide to have us do your work, we apply the design fee to the job…
• We order all materials and receive them before we start your work. Our goal is to start and finish your project as quickly and smoothly as possible
• We work on your project until we finish. We don’t believe in starting too many jobs at a time. Our goal is to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with what we do for you.

Remodeling Hints

• Before the cabinets arrive, decide where you’ll have a clean safe and enclosed area for us to temporarily store them.
• Move all artwork from walls behind where we’ll be working. Vibrations from the construction could cause damage.
• Pack up the kitchen (or bathroom) well before the remodeling begins. While it’s a great time to “spring clean” your shelves, don’t forget to label your boxes well. This will make unpacking a lot easier.
• Set up a temporary food station where you can make your coffee, and use your microwave
• There’s no way to avoid dust, although we do take every precaution. Cover furniture, fish tanks, or electronic equipment in nearby areas.
• Store fragile items away from the construction area.
• Don’t forget about your pets! Try to have an area in your home where they can be kept safely away from construction. If needed, this may be a perfect time for play dates!
• Since you’ll have to eat anyway, now’s the perfect time to make a list of restaurants you’ll want to eat at.
• Set up a place for all your (paper) plates, utensils, trash bags, paper towels, and other supplies. If you’re planning on eating at home, make sure your refrigerator is handy and filled with frozen meals.

Examples of our work...

Kitchen Before	Kitchen After
Our customer needed an update but didn't want to completely remodel his kitchen.	We refaced his cabinets, adding new doors and repainting...and then replaced the counter top, which gave the kitchen a totally updated look, we also installed new wood flooring which finished the update.
Laundry Room Makeover	Master Bath Facelift
This Laundry Room needed a makeover, so we refaced the cabinets and replaced the doors.	This Master Bathroom had a good lay out, it just needed a face lift; we refaced the cabinets and replaced cabinet doors.

This home in Sorrento had a great layout, but the cabinets needed updating. So refacing was the way to go.

How long does a Kitchen Remodel take?
How long do Bath remodels usually take?
Are you Licensed and Insured?
Let us answer more of your questions...
Here is a list of some of our Kitchen & Bath and other vendors...
Here is what people are saying about their experience...

Proudly serving the communities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Cypress, La Palma, Cerritos, Lakewood, Long Beach, Garden Grove, Westminter, Buena Park, and Huntington Beach.